Arrival of Lord Wavell 1943-47

First Published: October 30, 2011 | Last Updated:November 22, 2013

When Linlinthgow retired as viceroy in the summer of 1943 he was succeeded by Lord Wavell, who remained 23rd Viceroy of India from 1 October 1943 to 21 February 1947. The most important events during his tenure were as follows: